Sumatra Adventure 7-Day Eco Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan & Lake Toba

Day 1 – Arrival in Bukit Lawang (Gateway to the Jungle), Welcome to Sumatra!

• Upon arrival at Medan Kualanamu Airport (or pick-up from your hotel), our driver will take you on a scenic 3–5 hour journey to Bukit Lawang, the gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the last places on Earth where wild orangutans still roam free.

• Settle into your eco-lodge along the Bohorok River and enjoy your first taste of rainforest serenity.

In the afternoon, you can choose to:

Visit the Bat Cave

• Take a village walk to meet local families and learn about daily life and eco-farming

• Overnight: Bukit Lawang (EcoLodge / Jungle Inn / Garden Inn / Orangutan Villa / Rindu Alam Hotel)

• Meals: –

Day 2 – Elephant Experience in Tangkahan

• After breakfast, travel by jeep (approx. 2 hours) through forest and riverside roads to Tangkahan, a hidden eco-paradise inside the Leuser ecosystem.

• Meet the local mahouts (elephant keepers) and join them for an ethical elephant washing activity — no riding, just gentle interaction that supports elephant care and protection.

• After lunch at a local warung, enjoy time to swim in the natural hot springs or explore nearby caves.

• Return to Bukit Lawang by jeep in the afternoon.

• Overnight: Bukit Lawang

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

> Note: Elephant washing activities are not available on Fridays.

Day 3 – Jungle Trekking Adventure (Day 1)

• After breakfast, begin your eco-friendly jungle trek in Gunung Leuser National Park.

• Your certified guide will help you spot orangutans, gibbons, macaques, hornbills, and tropical flora while explaining the delicate balance of the rainforest ecosystem.

• After 6–7 hours of trekking, arrive at your riverside jungle camp.

• Swim in the river, help prepare dinner, and enjoy stories or games by the campfire under the stars.

• Overnight: Jungle Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Jungle Exploration & River Tubing Return

• Wake up to the sounds of the forest and enjoy breakfast prepared by your guides.

• Spot more wildlife as you continue the trek before making your way back to Bukit Lawang — either on foot or via a fun river tubing journey down the Bohorok River.

• Arrive at your guesthouse and enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the river.

• Overnight: Bukit Lawang

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 – Scenic Journey to Lake Toba

• After breakfast, depart for Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake (approx. 8 – 9 hours drive).

• On the way, stop at Sipiso-Piso Waterfall — a breathtaking 120-meter waterfall with panoramic views — and visit a traditional Batak Karo longhouse.

• Arrive at Parapat, take a ferry across to Samosir Island, and check into your lakeside accommodation.

• Enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by mountain and lake views.

• Overnight: Lake Toba (Tabo Cottages / Zoe’s Paradise Waterfront / Labersa Convention Hotel)

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 – Cultural Tour of Samosir Island

• After breakfast, set off for a guided cultural exploration of Samosir Island, home to the Batak Toba people.

Visit key heritage sites:

• Simanindo Village: Traditional Batak dance performance

• Ambarita Village: Ancient stone chairs used by Batak kings

• Tomok Village: Royal graves and Batak handicrafts

• Visit a local coffee farm and learn about traditional Batak culture and architecture.

• Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and relax by the lake.

• Overnight: Lake Toba

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 – Return to Medan (Cultural City Highlights)

• After breakfast, take the ferry back to Parapat, then drive to Medan (approx. 5–6 hours).

• Depending on your schedule, enjoy a city sightseeing tour, visiting:

• Maimun Palace

• Great Mosque

• Tjong A Fie Mansion (a beautifully preserved colonial heritage home)

• Continue to Medan Airport or your hotel — your unforgettable eco-adventure ends here.

• Meals: Breakfast

• Bukit Lawang (EcoLodge / Jungle Inn / Garden Inn / Orangutan Villa / Rindu Alam Hotel)

• Lake Toba (Tabo Cottages / Zoe’s Paradise Waterfront / Alberta Convention Hotel)

• Private transport throughout the tour (air-conditioned)

• Licensed English-speaking eco guide

• 4 nights accommodation in Bukit Lawang (with breakfast)

• 2 nights accommodation in Lake Toba (with breakfast)

• 2-day jungle trek in Bukit Lawang (with meals & permits)

• Day trip to Tangkahan (jeep, lunch & permits)

• Samosir Island cultural tour

• Ferry tickets to/from Samosir Island

• All National Park entrance fees

• Jungle trekking equipment (tent, mattress, water, meals)

• International/domestic flights, visas & insurance

• Personal expenses & optional activities

• Meals not listed in the itinerary

• Tips for guides and drivers